Look alive!

look alive

To hurry up and get moving. Often used as an imperative. The movie is starting in 15 minutes. Look alive! You'd better look alive if you're going to catch your bus.

See also: alive, look

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

Look alive!

Act alert and responsive! "Come on, Fred! Get moving! Look alive!" shouted the coach, who was not happy with Fred's performance. Bill: Look alive, Bob! Bob: I'm doing the best I can.

See also: look

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Look alive!

exclam. Move faster!; Look and act alert! There’s work to be done! Look alive!

See also: look

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.